# Alphablocks World — Learn to read the fun way! > Educational app for kids to learn reading through phonics, videos, and interactive books. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue-Zoo.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphablocks-world/id1520813241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Blue-Zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/938119031) - Category: Education, Games, Family, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 249 App Store ratings · 156 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 459 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-07-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphablocks-world/id1520813241/reviews.md ## What is Alphablocks World? Alphablocks World is a fun, educational, KidSAFE certified app filled with videos, games, songs and unique interactive books to help kids aged 3+ learn to read. Who better to show you how words work than the letters of the alphabet themselves? Learning to read is easy when you're having fun and taking in key phonics ideas every minute. Alphablocks World is a fun with phonics video on demand and story app, brought to you by the BAFTA award-winning team at Alphablocks Ltd. and Blue Zoo Animations Studio. With the option to stream or download the videos you and your child can enjoy Alphablocks from home or out and about. How does Alphablocks World help your child? "Alphablocks World is a brilliant interactive companion to learning phonics, helping children to identify each letter and sound, building their confidence in a friendly careful way until they start to spell words." Professor Rhona Stainthorp, Early Years Phonics expert and advisor on Alphablocks 1. More than 80 episodes of fantastic characters, exciting escapades and singalong songs help children master their letters and sounds and conquer increasingly challenging words. 2. Alphablocks is the hit BBC TV show first aired on CBeebies that’s helped millions of children learn to read through adventures, songs and laughter. It’s a ton of fun with letters and words – all built on a firm foundation of key phonics skills. 3. Every episode has been carefully crafted with the help of literacy experts to ensure a best-practice approach to phonics, ensuring that Alphablocks is compatible with early years curricula − and lovingly brought to life by multi-award-winning Blue Zoo Animation Studio. 4. This app is fun, educational and safe, being COPPA and GDPR-K compliant and 100% ad-free. 5. All presented through a safe, 100% ad-free, digital world for your child to explore. N.B. Episode length might vary in different regions. Featuring… • Five easy to follow levels, which introduce your child to the letters of the alphabet, letter blends, letter teams (digraphs and trigraphs) and long vowels. 60 second clips from the full Alphablocks series • Enjoyable songs, to help increase your child's understanding of phonics • 30 unique, interactive books, designed to help your child grow in confidence as they practise reading. N.B. Episode length might vary in different regions. Alphablocks Subscription • Alphablocks World offers a free 7 day trial. • Subscription lengths vary from Monthly to Yearly. • The price of the subscription might differ depending on the plan you choose and the region you are in. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase. • You can cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings and turn off auto renewal through your App Store account settings. • Any unused amount of a free trial period, when offered, will be forfeited at the point when a user purchases a subscription, where applicable. • Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Privacy & Safety At Alphablocks your child’s privacy and safety is the first priority for us. There are no ads in the app and we will never share personal information with any 3rd parties or sell this on. You can find out more in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: Privacy Policy: https://www.learningblocks.tv/privacy-policy Terms of Service:https://www.learningblocks.tv/terms-of-service ## Key features - Phonics-based learning - Interactive reading books - Educational videos and songs - Letter and sound identification - Word spelling practice - Ad-free and safe environment ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month | | Yearly Subscription | $30.99 | per year | ## What do users think of Alphablocks World? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience - 💡 Helpful for teaching reading with phonics - 🚀 Great episodes and content **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches - 🔍 Missing or incomplete features - 💰 Subscription model issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Videos not loading - Levels and progress not working properly - Subscription not functioning as expected - Crashes and freezes on various features **Most requested features** - Add more Alphablocks and letter teams - Improve video loading and stability - Allow offline content downloads - Fix subscription and unlock issues ## Recent user reviews (10 of 156) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphablocks-world/id1520813241/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Alphablocks World *2026-04-04, version 1.7.13* Unlocked ### 5/5 — It very good *2026-03-27, version 1.7.13* It’s very good keep up the good work ### 5/5 — Add more characters *2026-03-21* Can you add FF, ZZ, Q, URE, OE, EW, UE, AU, DD and EY please. Without a Bug Fix because it makes me feel frustrated and ratty. **Developer response:** Thanks for getting in touch. We’re working on exciting new content, so stay tuned for future updates! Regards, Team Alphablocks ### 3/5 — hutu ed ggbgb gb my honing *2026-03-15* guthrie def ning g ### 5/5 — hutu ed ggbgb gb my h *2026-01-30, version 1.7.13* guthrie def ning g ### 1/5 — No update content *2026-01-24* The content does not updated periodically. My child had read and played all content by two months. Then we have been waiting for half years for the updated content, unfortunately no updated anymore. ### 5/5 — I like AlphaBlocks *2026-01-01* I like AlphaBlocks cuz tap on them to lisent to the song ### 5/5 — Q *2025-12-31* I can’t unlock Q :/ **Developer response:** Hi there. We’re sorry to hear Alphablocks World is not working as expected. If you are still experiencing a problem, please get in touch with our support team using this form and share a bit more detail about the issue, so we can look into it and help resolve things. https://www.blocksuniverse.tv/support ### 5/5 — Alphablocks World *2025-12-08* Learn to read the fun way! **Developer response:** Thank you for this brilliant review! Best wishes, Team Alphablocks ### 5/5 — The Christmas game isn’t working! *2025-11-14* Can you please fix the Christmas game guess the gift? When I tap it it doesn’t do anything! ## Frequently asked questions about Alphablocks World ### What is Alphablocks World? Alphablocks World is a KidSAFE certified app designed to help children aged 3 and older learn to read. It offers a variety of educational content including videos, games, songs, and interactive books, all centered around the concept of letters and phonics. ### How does Alphablocks World help children learn to read? The app utilizes engaging videos, songs, and interactive books that focus on key phonics skills. Children learn to identify letters and their sounds, build confidence in recognizing letter blends and teams, and practice spelling words through fun, adventure-filled content. ### Is Alphablocks World free to use? Alphablocks World offers a free 7-day trial. After the trial period, access to the full content requires a subscription, with options for monthly or yearly plans. Pricing may vary by region and chosen plan. ### What age group is Alphablocks World suitable for? This app is specifically designed for children aged 3 and above. The content is structured into five easy-to-follow levels that gradually introduce concepts from basic alphabet letters to more complex letter combinations and long vowels, making it suitable for early learners. ### Is Alphablocks World safe for children? Yes, Alphablocks World is KidSAFE certified and is 100% ad-free. It is also COPPA and GDPR-K compliant, ensuring a safe and secure digital environment for children to explore and learn without any unwanted advertisements or data privacy concerns. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.13 — 2026-01-20 Updated app store images ### 1.7.12 — 2026-01-08 We’ve said goodbye to seasonal content and hello to our usual educational content, just in time for back to school! ### 1.7.11 — 2025-12-06 Christmas is underway in Alphaland! The Alphablocks and all their friends across the Blocks Universe are celebrating with a brand new Christmas song! ### 1.7.10 — 2025-11-26 Fixed subscription text. ### 1.7.9 — 2025-11-21 It's Christmas in Alphaland! 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